Abdel Rahman El Gamal
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Sep 13 2014
Heritage fishing:One-leg fishing in Lake Inle (Myanmar)
Credit for the photo: Mission report on inland aquaculture and fisheries, Rap publication 2003/18 Technical review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The fishermen on Inle Lake have a unique rowing style. They have mastered the art of standing on one leg on the extreme of the boat and wrapping their other leg around …
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Sep 12 2014
Consumption and trade of dried fish in Laos
Photo credit: MK19 – Fisheries and Aquaculture Production in Reservoirs in Lao PDR Technical review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The per capita of fish consumption in Laos is slightly above 20 kg/year indicating that about 42% of animal protein intake comes from fish (FAO, 2011). Drying of fish was found a practical means for …
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Sep 12 2014
Artisanal fishery in Gabon: Preparation for a fishing trip
Credit: Chantal Sengue Ngoulou and Jean Michel Megne Me Zeng (Gabon) This photo which was taken in a fishing facility in Gabon shows the preparation of canoes for the start of a fishing trip. Typically, the preparation includes loading fuel, drinking water, food and ice to preserve fish. On the average, a fishing trip takes 3-4 …
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Sep 12 2014
Pêche artisanale au Gabon : la préparation des pirogues pour le départ d’une partie de pêche (en Français)
Credit: Chantal Sengue Ngoulou and Jean Michel Megne Me Zeng (Gabon) Cette photo qui a été prise dans un établissement de pêche au Gabon montre la préparation des pirogues pour le départ d’une partie de pêche. Typiquement, la préparation comprend le chargement de carburant, d’eau pour se nourrir, de nourriture et de la glace pour conserver …
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Sep 11 2014
Culture of sea Lettuce, Ulva lactuca in Chile
Photo credit:Ahmad Yousef alqarain (Jordan) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) Sea Lettuce – Ulva lactuca is a species of green seaweed that belongs to the family Ulvaceae is found naturally worldwide. The uses of this species vary and include human food, make of paper, fertilizers and others. In regard to human consumption, the food …
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Sep 10 2014
Announcement: TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training
If you are interested, you may apply – Young scientists in developing countries are the target candidates. The duration of this fellowship ranges from 3-12 months. Much more details are included Good Luck [gview file=”http://fishconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/TWAS-radt_application_2014.docx”]
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Sep 10 2014
Announcement: Call for Applications – Negotiation skills training Resolving land and resource use conflicts in and around Terrestrial and Marine Protected Areas in the eastern and southern African region
If you are interested, you may apply [gview file=”http://fishconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Call-for-Applications-to-attend-negotiation-training-for-resolving-MPA-conflicts.pdf”]
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Sep 10 2014
Harvest of African catfish is not that easy – Video
Video Credit: Carolyn M. Chinguo (Malawi) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the video channel and website) The ability of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) to burrow in mud in addition to their slippery shape as well as their ability to move on their pectoral fins (walking catfish) makes their harvest in earthen pond …
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Sep 09 2014
Culture of red tilapia in Cages in Brazil
Credit for the photos: Keven Fitzsimmons (USA) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The photos were taken in a commercial cage farm that has 100 floating cages located in running water dams controlled by biological filters and aerators for enhancing the level of dissolved oxygen in the water. All-male red tilapia (Sanpère) …
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Sep 09 2014
The great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo); a bird of luck or a nightmare
Photo credit: Magd Al-Bawaab (Egypt) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), has also several names such as the great black cormorant, the black cormorant, the large cormorant, the black shag, and “Aggag” in Arabic. The great cormorant is a large black bird with a typical range from 2.6 to 3.7 kg. Distribution and …
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